Sunset Rapid is a stretch of rapids in Taos County, New Mexico, in the Arizona/New Mexico Plateau region. It lies about 6.9 miles west of Ranchos de Taos and roughly 46.5 miles north of Santa Fe as the crow flies.
The Arizona/New Mexico Plateau is a high, semi-arid tableland of grassland, sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodland cut by canyons. Waterfalls occur along canyon streams and are strongest during snowmelt and summer monsoon.
Taos County holds 15 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Gaging Station Rapid, is about 2 miles away. Rock Garden, is about 2.8 miles away. Power Line Falls Rapid, is about 3.3 miles away.
Sunset Rapid is located at 36.3393° N, 105.7308° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The position was verified on aerial imagery. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.